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Design & manufacturing

Prepare your drawings, compare materials and finishes, and understand what needs to be confirmed before production. These resources combine practical inquiry guides, manufacturing advice, answers to purchasing questions and completed project examples to support your discussions with our sales and engineering teams.

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Design & manufacturing

Window Profiles, Hardware & Gaskets

Plan aluminum window profiles, hardware and EPDM gaskets together. Check coating allowances, mating samples and assembly fit before production.

Design & manufacturing

Thermal Break Profile Manufacturing

Understand PA66GF25 strip selection, knurling, threading, roll-forming and finished assembly checks for thermal break aluminum profiles.

Design & manufacturing

Cutting, Punching & CNC Machining

Compare precision cutting, punching and CNC machining for aluminum extrusions. Plan tolerances, surface finishing, tooling and per-piece costs.

Design & manufacturing

Aluminum Extrusion DFM: 8 Design Tips

Review eight aluminum extrusion design principles covering wall balance, slots, radii, visible surfaces, machining features and straightness.

Design & manufacturing

Industrial Roller Track & Frame Profiles

Specify aluminum roller tracks and T-slot frames with clear alloy, hardness, straightness, slot-fit, machining and finishing requirements.